Accident Details
Date
Thursday, May 19, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA22LA231
Location
Palm Beach, FL
Event ID
20220519105102
Coordinates
26.448361, -80.058922
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in the unlatched engine cowling opening and being struck by a main rotor blade during flight. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s failure to properly secure the cowling following maintenance.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N448JM
Make
EUROCOPTER
Serial Number
5627
Year Built
1997
Model / ICAO
AS355
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
BESSENYEI ISTVAN
Address
1445 16TH ST APT 702
Status
Deregistered
City
MIAMI BEACH
State / Zip Code
FL 33139-2283
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA22LA231